C37700 Forging Brass Manufacturer & Supplier
Hot forging brass. The two-phase structure goes plastic around 700 °C, so it fills a die at low pressure and then machines well — the standard material for hot-stamped valve bodies and compression fittings.
UNS: UNS C37700 / CW617N CuZn40Pb2 | Category: Forging Brass
Size Range
Outer Diameter: Rod 8-120 mm · forging stock to drawing
Chemical Composition (%)
| Cu | Zn | Pb | Fe |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58.0-61.0 | balance | 1.5-2.5 | 0.30 max |
Mechanical Properties
- Tensile Strength
- 360-420 MPa
- Yield Strength
- 130-200 MPa
- Elongation
- 25-30%
- Hardness
- 95-125 HV
Applicable Standards
- ASTM B16
- ASTM B21
- ASTM B124
- IS 319
- EN 10204 3.1
Applications
- Hot stamped valve bodies
- Compression and plumbing fittings
- Gas cocks and manifolds
- Heavy duty connectors
- Architectural hardware blanks
Industries Served
- Pumps & Valves
- Plumbing & Sanitary
- HVAC & Refrigeration
- General Engineering
- Oil & Gas
- Automotive & Auto Components
Equivalent Grades
- CW617N
- CW617N
- CuZn40Pb2
- CuZn40Pb2
- C37700
- C37700
- JIS C3771
- JIS C3771